A successful student will be able to listen to a recording critically, analyze where the audio needs improvements and demonstrate how to create quality audio using good mixing techniques, effects processing, and editing. The use of a practical set of examples of various professional recordings will be examined to gauge what works and what does not work in a recording production.

A successful student will learn how to use FTP client and export completed files from their DAW for audio delivery, demonstrate the knowledge of overdubbing, live recording and specific techniques for recording commonly used instruments including microphone and effects processing set -up.

Description -

In-depth operation of an audio/video recording studio in a small environment. Microphone selection and placement, creative sound treatments in non-traditional environments, and application of plug-in effects. Use of auxilliary tracks and busses. Mixing and mastering in various digital formats.

Course Objectives -

The student will be able to:

Manage different configurations of an acoustic environment in an alternative space.

Operate a recording/production system using computer based software and hardware.

Integrate virtual instruments into the production system.

integrate non-digital equipment such as microphones and transducers into a digital production system.

Mix and master an original recording and format it for both CD and mp3 delivery.